You'll work with clients having diverse communication needs through the Baldwin Wallace Speech Clinic, community agencies, internships and volunteer programs. Under the supervision of a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, you’ll provide therapy to clients who have speech, language and communication disorders related to autism, articulation, voice, reading, traumatic brain injury, Down's Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, stroke and concussion.
5 Year Speech-Language Pathology Program
Accelerate your studies and boost your career potential through Baldwin Wallace’s 5 year speech-language pathology program that enables you to earn both bachelor and master’s degrees in five years. The distinctive program offers an exclusive pathway for selected students in BW’s undergraduate communication sciences & disorders major to seamlessly segue into BW’s master of science in speech-language pathology (SLP) program.
Reduce Time, Tuition with BW's 5 Year Speech-Language Pathology Program
BW’s new program enables you to begin your career as a speech therapist a full year earlier than the traditional format of four years of undergraduate studies followed by two or more years of graduate school. Plus, you’ll benefit from paying four years of undergraduate BW tuition and only three semesters of graduate school tuition – a potential savings of thousands of dollars.
Seamless Transition from Undergrad to Grad SLP Studies
As a communication sciences & disorders major, you can apply to BW’s integrated B.S./M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program during the summer between your second and third year. The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is not required for admission.
You'll take graduate coursework beginning your fourth year at BW and transition directly into the master’s program. You’ll graduate from BW with both a bachelor of science degree in communication sciences & disorders and a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. You’ll prepared to pass the Praxis exam for speech-language pathology and be ready for employment.
Intensive Coursework in Speech Therapy, Language, Hearing
You'll learn from professors with decades of classroom, clinical and research experience. The curriculum includes the same comprehensive coursework offered in the speech-language pathology undergraduate and graduate programs. The combined program requires 150 credit hours of undergraduate and graduate coursework.
Applied research is inherent to the program. You can work alongside academic and clinical faculty in conducting research. You also have the option to do your own original research study based on an area of interest.
Extensive Clinical Experiences
Curriculum
Required Courses for 5-Year Integrated B.S./M.S. Program in Speech-Language Pathology
Undergraduate Level Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| CSD 105D | Introduction to Communication Sciences & Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 220 | Speech and Language Development | 3 |
| CSD 225 | Phonetics & Phonology | 3 |
| CSD 235 | Clinical Ethics & Management | 2 |
| CSD 236 | Speech & Language Observation | 1 |
| CSD 321 | Neurology, Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech & Hearing Mechanism | 3 |
| Select one | CSD 325 Articulation & Phonology Disorders OR CSD 340 Language Disorders |
3 |
| CSD 335X | Clinical Practice - Individual | 1 |
| CSD 351 | Speech & Hearing Science | 3 |
| CSD 420 | Audiology | 3 |
| MTH 120 | Applied College Math | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Principles of Psychological Principles | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 278 | Elements of Statistics | 4 |
| BIO | Human or Animal Biology | 3-4 |
| Physical Science | Any CHM or PHY course | 3-4 |
| Minor | Psychology, Diversity Studies or other minor approved by Department Chair | Varies |
| All Core Curriculum Requirements EXCEPT | Interdisciplinary Requirement International Studies Requirement |
Varies |
Graduate Level Courses
Semester 1 (Fall)
Foundational Knowledge
| Course Number |
Course Name | Credits (16) |
| CSD 510 | Pediatric Language Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 521 | Neuroanatomy of Speech & Hearing Mechanism | 2 |
| CSD 525 | Speech Sound Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 530 | Clinical Foundations | 3 |
| CSD 535 | Clinical Practice | 1 |
| CSD 550 | Integrations: Professional Foundations I | 2 |
| CSD 557 | Foundations of Culturally Responsive Practice | 2 |
Semester 2 (Spring)
Expansion of Foundational Knowledge
| Course Number |
Course Name | Credits (16) |
| CSD 534 | AAC/Assistive Technology | 2 |
| CSD 536 | Clinical Practice | 1 |
| CSD 551 | Integrations: Professional Foundations II | 2 |
| CSD 560 | Foundation of Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| CSD 563 | Global Applications of Culturally Responsive Practices | 2 |
| CSD 610 | Adult Neurogenic Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 625 | Dysphagia | 3 |
Semester 3 (Summer) - 10 weeks
Prevention, assessment and intervention of special populations and modes of communication.
| Course Number |
Course Name | Credits (9) |
| CSD 531 | Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology | 1 |
| CSD 537 | Clinical Practice | 1 |
| CSD 552 | Integrations: Policy & Advocacy | 2 |
| CSD 555 | Special Populations Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| CSD 626 | Motor Speech Disorders | 2 |
Semester 4 (Fall)
Prevention, assessment and intervention of Speech Disorders (voice, resonance and fluency) and aural rehabilitation.
| Course Number |
Course Name | Credits (12) |
| CSD 541 | Fluency Disorders | 2 |
| CSD 542 | Voice Disorders | 2 |
| CSD 621 | Aural Rehabilitation | 2 |
| CSD 635 | Clinical Practice | 3 |
| CSD 638 | Clinical Practice – School-based | 1 |
| Integrations: Professional Topics | 1 |
Semester 5 (Spring)
Integration, application and reflection on academic and clinical experiences.
| Course Number |
Course Name | Credits (9) |
| CSD 636 | Clinical Practice | 6 |
| CSD 677 | Capstone in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
Elective Course
Elective for students doing independent research.
| Course Number |
Course Name | Credits |
| CSD 660 | Applied Research | 1 |
